QueerTech among 17 organizations selected by feds to deliver $8-million 2SLGBTQI+ Ecosystem Fund
“Who you are and whom you love shouldn’t hurt your business,” says small business minister.
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Andgo Systems, Conexus among recipients of Saskatchewan-focused PrairiesCan funding
Economic development agency dispenses $6.3 million across nine startups and ecosystem programs.
Happipad has only signed 31 leases since signing $1.3-million deal with Nova Scotia last August
Province referenced 130,000 empty bedrooms when signing deal with the home sharing platform.
BC chopstick recycling startup ChopValue picks up additional $4 million CAD
ChopValue recently launched a parent brand to bring its micro-manufacturing model to new resources.
Government of Canada launches consultations on Budget 2024 proposals
Feds inviting Canadians to share thoughts on capital gains, CEI, open banking, cleantech tax credits, and more.
Canadian entrepreneurs get new incentives, but what about their employees (and investors)?
Plus: Paper cuts, Radical raises, and ezBtc caught gambling.
Svante gets $137-million CAD commitment from Canada Growth Fund
The funding will be used to support the development of Svante’s carbon capture and removal projects.
Feds inject $39.2 million into digital literacy program CanCode with renewed focus on AI
CanCode phase four aims to teach digital and AI skills to 1.5 million students and 100,000 teachers.
IRCC takes over sole administration of Start-up Visa Program from NACO, CVCA
IRCC chooses not to renew contracts with industry associations responsible for vetting SUV delivery organizations.
BC Securities Commission panel finds crypto platform ezBtc diverted one-third of customer funds to gambling, personal accounts
In one case, BCSC found that a customer’s bitcoin deposit was transferred to a gambling website within 14 minutes.
NGen invests $21.4 million across quantum, space, and EV manufacturing projects
Nord Quantique, Mission Control, among project partners supported by the federally backed innovation cluster.
Feds reveal new changes to Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive as part of capital gains tax overhaul
Government proposes to cut the incentive’s rollout period in half.
Justice Department involved following Invest Nova Scotia employee email scam
Phisher impersonating Sandpiper Ventures received $573,000.
Ottawa announces second tranche of VCCI funding to support underrepresented entrepreneurs
An additional five VCs from Vancouver, Toronto, and Montréal will receive portions of the $25 million commitment.
BC’s Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy invests $7.6 million across nine companies following call for innovation
Selected companies tackle energy storage, carbon management, alternative fuels, and low-carbon hydrogen.